Piety and Persecution
“Bus stop Christianity” was a phrase used by a previous Pastor of mine. He would talk about people who had received salvation who were now just waiting for Christ to return. “Got my ticket; just waitin’ on the bus.” As they wait they are especially mindful not to do anything that might ruin their…
Read MoreBumper Sticker Theology
“I AM LOSING FAITH IN THE HUMAN RACE one person at a time” Do people know they reveal their theology in the bumper stickers? I mean, some do it quite deliberately, you know, fish with little feet. But, the one above is the one I saw today (just for the…
Read MoreFamily Ties
See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. 1 John 3:1a Family My 8 year old granddaughter recently asked me about when two women in our congregation were going to give birth to the babies they are carrying…
Read MoreFasting Prayer
Then I turned my face to the Lord God, seeking him by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting and sackcloth and ashes. Daniel 9:3 Three times in two days God brought up the subject of fasting and praying. When something comes up more than once I figure maybe I had better think about…
Read MoreHolding the Handrails
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 I was at the gym recently and saw two different people using a treadmill for a fairly long period of time. They were moving…
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